RivCo Restaurant Health Closures: Bowling Alley, Sports Bars, Seafood Restaurants

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA —Health inspectors across Riverside County downgraded 16 restaurants for “health hazards” discovered during their visits between July 19 and Aug. 14, according to the most recent report. Among the primary concerns noted by inspectors this month were vermin infestations and improper food storage temperatures, either of which could potentially sicken restaurant patrons, according to the department.

After each inspection, each restaurant is issued a grade ranging from "A" to "C." For anything under an "A" grade, restaurant owners can attempt to repair the issues before inspectors leave the premises. Owners can close their restaurants for a few hours or a day or two to address flagged problems before the next inspection. Otherwise, they must place a sub-par grade on their windows. Still, some issues take longer to resolve, leading to a restaurant's “B” or “C” downgrade or a lengthy closure.

The following 16 Riverside County restaurants experienced either minor or major violations, according to the most recent 'Food Facility Closures Report’ issued on Aug. 14:

BANNING:

• Ramsey St Sports Bar & Grill, located at 41 W Ramsey Street, was closed temporarily on July 16 and reopened after the issue was resolved on July 18, according to the most recent health inspector report.

BEAUMONT:

• Pho 92 Restaurant, located at 1661 E Sixth St Ste B, was closed temporarily on Aug. 13 due to a cockroach infestation. No additional information was available as of the most recent report.

CATHEDRAL CITY:

• Tacos Del Valle, located at 68467 E Palm Canyon Drive, was shuttered on July 21 during a probationary inspection. It was allowed to reopen with an “A” grade on Aug. 6, once an inspection bill for resuming operations was paid, according to the most recent health report.

CORONA:

• Mr. Chi Boba Tea Corona, located at 2795 Cabot Drive, Suite 165, was temporarily closed from July 2 to July 3, due to a cockroach infestation, according to inspector reports. An inspection on July 9 revealed that the roaches had returned, and the restaurant owners were allowed to reopen on July 10, according to the most recent report.

JURUPA VALLEY:

• Los Dos Pablos Restaurante, located at 9080 Mission Boulevard, was shut down for one day on Aug. 13 due to Insufficient Hot Water. The restaurant owner made necessary repairs, and the restaurant reopened the same day.
• The Beach, 8022 Limonite Avenue, Suite 113, shut down temporarily on June 20 after a fire or other disaster damaged the building. The fire originated in a linen basket located near the back door and triggered the sprinklers, according to the report. All open food containers were discarded, and the permit was suspended during the cleanup. A rodent was found during the inspection. Upon a return visit on June 24, the facility was clean, but a live rodent was found in the dry storage area. "The facility's health permit remained suspended." No further updates were given as of the most recent report.

LAKE ELSINORE:

• Taco's Elsinore, located at 16331 Lakeshore Drive, Suite H, was temporarily closed on Aug. 12 due to a Cockroach Infestation. No other information was immediately available.
• Tapsi House Cafe & Grill, located at 17600 Collier Avenue, temporarily shut down on July 29, due to a rodent infestation. Owners resolved the issue to the satisfaction of health inspectors, and on July 31, the cafe was allowed to reopen with an “A” grade.
• Smogcutter Lounge, located at 31091 Riverside Drive, was shuttered for one day on July 22, due to a cockroach Infestation. It reopened on July 23, after health inspectors were satisfied with the vermin control put into place.

NORCO

• Boonsee Thai Kitchen, located at 2051 River Road, was temporarily shut down on July 29 due to a cockroach infestation, inspectors say. The restaurant was closed until Aug. 4, when the issue was resolved, and inspectors granted the kitchen an “A” grade.

Perris:

• La Finca Restaurant, located at 539 S D Street, shuttered on July 17 due to a cockroach Infestation. That restaurant was allowed to reopen on July 23, after the health inspectors were satisfied that he vermin were controlled.

RIVERSIDE:

• Boba Fiend Tea House, 3375 Iowa Ave, Suite L, was closed on Aug. 8 for operating without a Valid Health Permit, according to inspectors.
• Paleteria y Neveria El Arco de Michoacan Inc. 5, located at 6170 Van Buren Boulevard, Suite 100, was shuttered for one day on July 24 due to insufficient hot water at the establishment. The owners made necessary water heater repairs and were allowed to reopen the same day, maintaining their “A” grade.
• Seafood & Crawfish, located at 10173 Magnolia Avenue, shuttered temporarily on July 22 due to a cockroach infestation. Health inspectors returned on July 24, and announced the restaurant could reopen following proper vermin treatment. The restaurant was returned to the grade of “A” at that time.

TEMECULA:

• Temecula Lanes, the inside restaurant located at 27475 Jefferson Avenue, was shuttered temporarily on Aug. 12 when rodents were spotted inside the facility. The business implemented proper pest control and was allowed to reopen the following day, Aug. 13, with an “A” grade.
• Pho Minh, located at 40573 Margarita Rd, Suite D, was temporarily shut down on July 16 for repeat health violations, for improper food storage temperatures. It was allowed to reopen on July 23, with an “A” grade.

Patch will continue our bi-monthly Riverside County restaurant reports throughout the year. Let us know if you spy something amiss while you're out and about or if there's a restaurant that deserves a rave review!

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